Can You Bring The Funny?

November 11, 2005|Jeff Rusnak

South Florida comics looking for their next big break could get it on Thursday when the New York Comedy Club hosts auditions for the upcoming Las Vegas Comedy Festival. The audition is open to amateur and professional comics, though amateurs will be weeded out at an afternoon session being held from 3-6 p.m.

A talent scout from the festival, which is being held Jan. 24-28, will judge comics based on seven-minute sets. NYCC general manager Rob LeBrun expects entries from about 50 comedians.

Show time is 6:30 p.m. and tickets are $10, plus a two-item minimum. The New York Comedy Club is at 8221Glades Road, Boca Raton. Call 561-470-6887 or visit nyccboca.com.